Francis W. Pinkavitch

Tuesday

Francis W. Pinkavitch passed away peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2011, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was 83.

Born in Galitzin Pa., he was a longtime resident of the Bordentown/Columbus area.

Frank enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during World War II, and the Korean War.

After he was honorably discharged, Frank was employed as a dental technician with the United States Civil Service Commission located at Fort Dix, N.J. He retired in 1977, after more than 20 years of dedicated service.

Frank loved helping people and being a part of his community, he was a longtime member and scout master of the Boys Scouts of America. He also was a member of the Bordentown Mount Moriah 28 F&AM, Crescent Shriners, Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085. But his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, caring friend and will be greatly missed.

The son of the late John Pinkavitch and Anna Krawjalis, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Nicole M. Bellaran; and his stepfather, Joseph Pauza. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Marie I. Pinkavitch; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark F. and Marlene Pinkavitch; his daughters and son-in-law, Karen M. Bellaran, Dawn M. and Arnie Craft; his grandchildren, AnnaMarie and David Kunkel Jr., Sarah C. Pinkavitch, Dalton M. Craft, Erin M. Craft; brother and sister-in-law, William and Gail Pauza; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday June 30, at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 300 Providence Line Road, Wrightstown, N.J. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with Elks services at 7:30 p.m. and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center Pennsylvania Hospital, 330 S. 9th Street, 3rd Floor, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Bordentown Home for Funerals, Bordentown

www.bordentownhomeforfunerals.com

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